The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in West Virginia is $95,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,890.
Pay spans roughly $34,400 at the 10th percentile to $134,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.75 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $95,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.75 |
| 10th percentile | $34,400 |
| 90th percentile | $134,900 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.